Finding the Third Proportional to 5,553 and 11,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,553 and 11,970 is: 25,802.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,553 : 11,970 = 11,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,553/11,970 = 11,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,553x = 11,970 × 11,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,553x = 143,280,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,280,900/5,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,802.43
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